Do you really think you can get me with just a banana?

In the airtight dungeon, there is only a small window. The breeze occasionally passes through the window, gently blowing, bringing a rare touch of freshness and comfort to this damp and cramped space.

It was sunset outside, and the shallow sunlight came in through the small window, casting a few generous rays of light. However, these rays were already the setting sun, and were only half-deadly shining on the ground. But they just happened to shine on Guan Shanyu. He hadn't seen the sun for several days, and he didn't move when the light shone on him, thinking that it was just right to kill bacteria and get rid of bad luck.

Yan Ruchen stood in the shadows, his eyes as sharp as torches, staring intently at Guan Shanyu, his gaze filled with suspicion and scrutiny. Guan Shanyu sat in the sun, his eyes dazzled by the setting sun, squinting like a kitten. The cuts at the corners of his mouth hadn't healed yet, and a faint glint of blood gleamed in the interplay of light and shadow.

Guan Shanyu said, "Why would I mention you?"

Yan Ruchen watched Guan Shanyu, his eyes narrowed, hugging his legs. In the sunlight, his fair skin seemed to be coated with a soft sheen, like a bullied kitten. The corners of his mouth twitched slightly. He felt Guan Shanyu was playing dumb, but he patiently guided him, "Anyone you've come into contact with should be considered a suspect. You should tell the truth during the trial."

Guan Shanyu felt like his brain was broken. Didn't everyone want to avoid getting involved in this muddy water? Why did he want to drag himself into it? Shouldn't he be grateful and thankful that Guan Shanyu didn't tell him? Why was he still questioning him why he didn't tell the truth?

Oh yes, now Yan Ruchen has not fallen off the cliff of life, and has not completely turned evil and become a sinister devil, so according to his ruthless and impartial thinking, anyone with a problem should be investigated, and no matter who is involved, they should confess everything.

But Guan Shanyu was determined not to let Yan Ruchen get involved in this mess. If he really gave Yan Ruchen away, the Council of Elders would waste time in kidnapping Yan Ruchen and taking him to trial. If the time traveler hiding in the dark got there first, the world would be in chaos.

Guan Shanyu felt that he had made a lot of contributions to this system, but it was not a good feeling to be an unknown hero, so he decided to take credit for it as soon as the system came to life.

Guan Shanyu then replied expressionlessly, "What's there to mention about an insignificant person?"

Upon hearing this, Yan Ruchen raised his eyebrows slightly. Guan Shanyu immediately realized that his wording was inappropriate, so he straightened up and immediately explained again: "I just feel that it has nothing to do with you. There is no need to implicate you. You have more important things to do."

Yan Ruchen frowned even deeper. He was very dissatisfied with Guan Shanyu's answer. This answer was too inconsistent with Guan Shanyu's personality. How could Guan Shanyu give up the opportunity to pass the blame? What other important things did he have to do? Was it to help him overturn the verdict?

Yan Ruchen asked, "Shan Yu, why do you believe that this matter has nothing to do with me? No one can clear their suspicion until the truth is revealed."

Guan Shanyu originally had some sense of guilt for bringing Yan Ruchen here inexplicably, fearing that he would drag him down, but now it has completely disappeared. After all, the man in front of him actually wanted to jump into the trap. However, Guan Shanyu's mind is now clearer. He did not forget that his OOC function has been unfrozen, and he also thought of how to trick Yan Ruchen into killing Wuya.

Guan Shanyu sighed, pursed his lips, lowered his head, and continued to pick at the scar on the back of his hand. He said, "We grew up together. I know exactly what kind of person you are. You have a pure character, unpolished jade, and a treasure in your heart. You've suffered a lot since childhood, and it's not easy for you to go up the mountain to practice. You practice diligently and endure hardships every day. All of you disciples have seen it. It's impossible for you to collude with the demons to do something that betrays your master and ancestors, so why are you suspected?"

Guan Shanyu effortlessly rattled off a string of idioms, each one fitting and unique. He was certain his words were sincere and natural, without the slightest hint of artificiality. Then, he quietly glanced up to see Yan Ruchen's reaction and saw a look of disbelief on his face. He secretly rejoiced, thinking it must be because he hadn't expected his hard work to be recognized, and he was deeply moved and shocked.

But Yan Ruchen didn't think so. He felt that Guan Shanyu must be crazy.

How could he say such words? He used to hate being outshined by others. Even if a candied haws was stolen, he would find a way to seek revenge. Now that he has suffered such a disaster, he still thinks about not bringing trouble to others. He even has the energy to praise his hard work.

Yan Ruchen stared at Guan Shanyu as if he were a ghost.

Guan Shanyu didn't understand Yan Ruchen's thoughts. He simply assumed he was frozen in place, overwhelmed by emotion and shock, unsure of what to say. He continued, "But please believe me. I truly haven't colluded with the demons. If you want to know the truth, go to the bottom of Fateless Cliff and take a look."

If you go there, you will encounter monsters, gain the sword-making consciousness and awaken your demon bloodline. Then you will know that I am innocent, and maybe you can even help me overturn the case.

Guan Shanyu stared at Yan Ruchen with a sharp gaze. Yan Ruchen's face remained calm, but the suspicion in his eyes could not be hidden at all. He didn't know what Guan Shanyu was up to. After hesitating for a while, he slowly said, "Why didn't you tell the people in the Elders' Council? Why did you tell me alone?"

Guan Shanyu immediately replied: "I don't trust them, I only trust you."

Yan Ruchen was stunned, not knowing when he had become someone Guan Shanyu trusted. He stared at the wounded man in front of him for a long time, but he could not see a trace of deception or cunning in his eyes. So he hesitated for a long time before saying, "After we returned from Wuzijian two days ago, the hunting grounds over there were destroyed and many monsters were released. The Elders' Council assigned some of our disciples to help eliminate the monsters. So, Shanyu, did you know in advance that I would go to Wuzijian?"

Guan Shanyu shook his head repeatedly. "I've been imprisoned here and tortured all day, how could I have predicted this? But if you think I'm colluding with the demons, that's truly unfair. I swear I haven't. Although I'm afraid of death and timid, I simply don't have the courage and determination to go against the sect."

Yan Ruchen asked, "Then what does it mean that if you want to know the truth, you should go to the bottom of Ming Wuya?"

Guan Shanyu said: "I won't tell you, go and see for yourself."

Yan Ruchen frowned slightly and asked twice more, but Guan Shanyu insisted he knew nothing, vomiting blood in his excitement. Fearing he might pass out from the anger, Yan Ruchen dared not ask any more questions. He had already made a note of the matter, going to Ming Wuya to take a look. But since he couldn't get any more answers, he felt there was no point in lingering here, so he said goodbye immediately: "Shanyu, don't worry. If you have nothing to do with this, the Council of Elders will investigate and give you justice."

Guan Shanyu no longer cared about what was fair or unfair. He thought that as long as Yan Ruchen was fine and the plot could go on, he should not be in opposition to Yan Ruchen. Without solid evidence, at least they would not take his life. At most, they would drive him down the mountain.

Isn't this the result he wanted? Go down the mountain and live a happy life as a poor peasant. Whether it is fair or not, life is not as important as it is.

Guan Shanyu lowered his head and finally picked the scab off his hand. Blood suddenly oozed out of the wound, sparkling beautifully in the sunlight. Yan Ruchen frowned slightly and kindly reminded him, "Shanyu, don't move once the scab has formed, to avoid scarring in the future."

Guan Shanyu came back to his senses in a daze, looked up at Yan Ruchen, and saw that he was indeed concerned. He laughed and replied, "It doesn't matter. They said that if I don't tell them who ordered it, they will beat me three times a day. I might be beaten to death one day. This scab is useless anyway."

Yan Ruchen was speechless and looked at Guan Shanyu with a frown. After Guan Shanyu finished complaining, he suddenly had an idea. He thought of his pitiful behavior now, which was a good time to flatter and curry favor with others. So he immediately added: "Ruchen, I'm sorry for what happened in the past. When I was in the village, I was ignorant and did a lot of things to bully you. We are both orphans, so we should help each other. Now I have suffered such a disaster, and I don't know how long I can hold on. If I really die, I have a lot of money and herbs hidden under the bed in the bamboo house. You can go and take them away."

Now that he is a suspect, these are stolen goods and cannot be handled casually, but he insisted on saying this, at least to curry favor in front of Yan Ruchen and quickly change his bad impression of him. Maybe one day when he becomes the big devil and intends to pardon the world, he will let himself go down the mountain.

Guan Shanyu felt that he was very clever, being able to come up with such a good idea at such a critical moment. Thinking of this, he didn't know where he got the strength from, and felt that if he was going to act out, he had to do it more thoroughly. So he pushed himself up from the ground, fearing that Yan Ruchen would stay too long and cause trouble for him, so he pushed him out of the cell and told him not to come to him for no reason, as it would be bad if he aroused suspicion. After that, he retreated to the cell, locked the door, and sat back against the wall with his back to him.

Yan Ruchen watched in amazement as he completed this smooth movement, and watched as he even consciously locked the door and locked himself in, then shrank into the corner and began to sob silently.

Yan Ruchen looked down at the key in his hand and felt as if he had been struck by lightning.

Even after he left the water prison, he still seemed to be sleepwalking, his mind wandering. Guan Shanyu's inexplicable words were really confusing, and his aggrieved look made it seem as if he had bullied him and suffered a great humiliation.

Yan Ruchen stood outside the water prison for a long time, silently pondering what Guan Shanyu's words were hinting at. It was not until the purple shadow appeared not far away that the gloomy expression on Yan Ruchen's face eased and he called out softly, "Hongyin."